Sidney Yates

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Sidney R. Yates

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth August 27, 1909
Date of Death Oct. 5, 2000 (Age: 91)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Sidney Yates graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Philosophy degree and a J.D. from its Law School. He practiced law and held positions as an attorney for the Illinois state bank receiver and assistant state attorney general. Yates served in the United States Navy during World War II as a legal officer. He spent nearly five decades in the House of Representatives, where he chaired the Interior Subcommittee and supported environmental programs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Yates also advocated for American support for Israel and worked to preserve federal funding for the arts and Natural Heritage Preservation programs.

Political Ideas

Sidney Yates's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive advocacy and unexpected policy alliances. He opposed mandatory retirement, arguing for the dignity of older workers, yet his stance on switchblade knives to curb gang violence reveals a pragmatic approach to public safety. Yates's environmental and cultural policies, such as his support for the National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, demonstrate a commitment to preserving heritage and fostering creativity. His advocacy for Israel while simultaneously supporting environmental initiatives shows a complex ideological landscape, balancing humanitarian concerns with geopolitical strategy.

Campaigns
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

Loss

Winner: Jan Schakowsky

1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

63.40% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

66.10% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

68.00% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

71.20% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

66.10% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

71.60% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

67.50% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

66.50% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

73.10% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

75.30% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

72.20% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

Unopposed

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

68.30% of vote

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

75.80% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

64.40% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

59.90% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

63.90% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

60.00% of vote

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

67.00% of vote

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

54.00% of vote

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

60.30% of vote

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1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

52.40% of vote

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1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Illinois House of Representatives 9th District

51.80% of vote

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